Starting Friday, February 14, 2025, educators, parents, alumni, students, and the greater community can participate in the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools’ “Take the $1 Pledge” campaign. Funds raised will support initiatives and programs that invest in OCPS student potential focused on literacy enrichment, access to STEM and the arts, professional development for teachers and school-based staff, college and career readiness efforts, scholarships, and the development of key partnerships.  

The campaign will run through the inaugural Give Education Day on March 5, 2025. This day of giving was created to support K-12 schools, districts, and education foundations energizing community champions to build strong neighborhoods, workforces, and communities.

This year, 207,000 students are enrolled at OCPS. That’s 207,000 opportunities to provide enriched education that will fortify their futures. 

As a community, let’s create ripples of impact that will last for generations!

Literacy Enrichment

207,000 pledges can help install Read2Succeed at all 133 elementary schools

Awarding Scholarships

207,000 pledges can help provide 100 graduating seniors with a $2,000 college scholarship

Hands-On Internships

207,000 pledges can help 125 students secure a career-building internship

Addressing Food Insecurity

207,000 pledges can help provide $1,000 worth of food staples at every school

Unique Classroom Experiences

207,000 pledges can help fund 250 STEM or arts focused Teacher impact Grants

Arts in Every Class

207,000 pledges can ensure every OCPS student has access to the arts